Middlesbrough signed Micah Hamilton from Manchester City, here is everything you need to know about the youngster.
Since the arrival of Michael Carrick as Middlesbrough manager, the Boro have put a strong emphasis on nurturing young stars and developing untapped talent.
One of the latest examples of this is Micah Hamilton, who arrived from Premier League giants Manchester City in August 2024.
Joining for an undisclosed fee, Hamilton is expected to become a key figure on Teesside as he looks to re-create the success of past Man City purchases like Morgan Rogers.
So with that being said, here is all you need to know about the Middlesbrough forward.
Micah Hamilton age and birthplace
Micah Hamilton is currently 20-years-old at the time of writing, having been born on November 13, 2003.
He was born in Manchester, England and has represented the Three Lions at under-16 and under-20 level.
How tall is Micah Hamilton?
Micah Hamilton stands at 5ft 9 inches tall (1.77m), meaning he can weave in and out of opposition defenders with his small frame.
Micah Hamilton position
Hamilton primarily plays as a left winger but the youngster is also able to play on the opposite flank as well as the number ten position – making him a very versatile forward.
Micah Hamilton style of play
Micah Hamilton is best known for his flare and lightning-quick pace, which make him a nightmare for opposition defenders.
He has previously been described as a ‘street footballer’ by Manchester City Elite Development Squad coach Brian Barry-Muprhy, who has waxed lyrical about the ‘exciting’ youngster.
“Micah’s probably gone under the radar because he’s been injured for a long period,” Barry-Murphy told MEN in September. “We feel he’s coming back into good form and feel he’s got a lot more movement in him.
“He can get a lot fitter and if you see him at his best he’s pretty unique and has distinct parts of his game which are really exciting. I say to him he’s a street footballer, you see Oscar Bobb who’s very exciting to watch.
“Micah is the same, someone who can eliminate players one by one, no matter how the game evolves, for a player to be able to beat a player one-v-one is one of the most exciting things.”
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Micah Hamilton’s Manchester City career
Having been born and raised in Manchester, Hamilton was picked up by the City academy at under-9 level.
Hamilton would work his way up the ranks within the City youth setup eventually receiving his first senior call-up aged 20.
His debut would take place on the grandest stage of them all, lining up for the Citizens in the Champions League against Red Star Belgrade.
The youngster however would not be fazed, scoring the opener with a beautifully taken goal.
Following his outstanding debut, Hamilton would feature a couple more times for Guardiola’s side, coming off the bench in City’s last-16 tie against FC Copenhagen.
Micah Hamilton stats
Micah Hamilton has only made a handful of senior appearances but has been a regular fixture within the Manchester City youth setup.
| Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| Manchester City | 3 | (1) | (1) |
| Manchester City U23 | 40 | (6) | (9) |
| Manchester City U18 | 29 | (12) | (8) |
Micah Hamilton’s ballboy conversation with Pep Guardiola
Before scoring in the Champions League for his boyhood club Micah Hamilton was most well-known for an infamous touchline chat with Pep Guardiola while he was a ball boy.
Back in 2017, the Manchester City boss was caught by cameras having a conversation with a ball boy asking him to get the ball back on as quickly as possible, that boy turned out to be none other than Micah Hamilton.
Following Hamilton’s Manchester City debut, Guardiola was reminded of the clip, telling reporters:
“I didn’t know! Six years ago? He grew up, huh? Wow, what a goal! What a game. I’m so happy for him. He’s training quite often with us, we saw his skills up front one against one and he made a fantastic goal and penalty, and when he could not be one against one he gave extra passes. Defensively he was aggressive. Congratulations to the academy over the last [few] years.”